Overview
- The United States and Bosnia are due to meet in the World Cup round of 16 within hours on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to play the Belgium–Senegal winner.
- The U.S. reached the knockouts as Group D winners with six points from two wins and one loss.
- Bosnia advanced as one of the best third-placed teams after earning four group-stage points and a key 3-1 win over Qatar.
- Coaches Mauricio Pochettino and Sergej Barbarez are finalizing selections and lineups remain provisional, with outlets publishing possible starting XIs ahead of kickoff.
- Bosnia arrives led by 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko and a squad that earned its World Cup spot via dramatic playoff shootouts over Wales and Italy, a run that carries strong national meaning after the country’s sparse World Cup history since its 2014 debut.